2007 BMW 330 vs. 1986 Porsche 928
To start off, 2007 BMW 330 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Porsche 928 (288 HP) has 73 more horse power than 2007 BMW 330. (215 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 330.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW 330 (480 Nm) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Porsche 928. (410 Nm). This means 2007 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Porsche 928.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 330 | 1986 Porsche 928 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 330 | 928 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1986 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2957 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 288 HP |
Torque | 480 Nm | 410 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2500 mm |